'Obama Girl's' crush faded during President Obama's first term

The woman who became famous as "Obama Girl" has told 9 Stories of how her infatuation with the US president gradually wore off after he swept to victory in 2008.

Amber Lee Ettinger sang "I've got a crush…on Obama" in an ode to the US Senator who inspired a new generation to get involved in the political process.

She is proud her video made her one of the most influential women of 2007 and inspired so many YouTube copycats.

But Obama Girl did not return for the president's re-election campaign in 2012 because the moment had passed, Ettinger told 9 Stories.

"First and foremost, I knew what we had done the first time around could not be duplicated or replicated. Times changed, opinions change and it just didn't feel right for me," she said.

Coming to the campaign in 2007 with a fresh message of hope and change, Senator Obama stirred young people to aid get involved in politics using all the tools of the internet in what became known as the "YouTube Election".

"One of the most rewarding occurrences that came out of the Obama Girl videos was getting the younger generation to get out there and vote, make videos and have a voice," the 31-year-old told 9 Stories.

But Obama Girl's effort was one of the most popular because of cringe-worthy lines like: "Baby, you're the best candidate...you're into border security...let's break this border between you and me."

The close-ups of the busty Ettinger in tight Obama T-shirts and hotpants no doubt played a part in her popularity.

"E! Channel named me 'Hottest Woman on the web' and MSN (the US news site) named me one of the 'Most Influential Women of 2007', alongside Hillary Clinton," Ettinger said. "Those were quite the accolades."

Following Obama Girl's success, Ettinger was able to focus on her passion for acting.

She wrapped work on three films in the past year and currently stars in the reality-TV show Treasure King which focuses on Hollywood memorabilia. She's also worked plenty of photo shoots and commercials while creating her own line of vintage-style jewellery, Inspired by Amber.

"I love my job and I am so grateful and blessed for all the opportunities I have had thus far," Ettinger told 9 Stories.

Her YouTube affair with President Obama stirred her professional career also gave her a platform to champion issues like the environment and cyberbullying.

The most rewarding was that one cheesy pop video she recorded in a few hours which inspired others to use the internet's power to pursue their own causes.

"There is something to be done by everyone. We all need to get out there and do something," she said.